Artist Statement
I am a mixed media artist from Los Angeles, California. My work investigates my mixed Chicano experience, indigenous roots, urban planning, and wellness in an effort to uplift and educate working-class Latinx communities.
I depict cultural objects, maps, and vibrant neighborhoods in central L.A. with a focus on color and composition. The personal narratives imbedded on stretched canvas bring awareness to systemic oppression that prevents generational wealth, community healing and access to green spaces in communities of color.
I draw inspiration from cultural and historical landmarks, architecture, archeology, and Latin American folk art to connect with my indigenous roots. I use materials such as acrylic, house paint, aerosol, and wood to build relationships and engage local communities throughout Los Angeles, Inland Empire and abroad.
My work includes painting, mural, and design. I am a first generation college graduate who studied at the University of California, Riverside and the Penland School of Craft, North Carolina. I have exhibited widely in both California and Mexico and received numerous awards and recognition for my public artworks in Los Angeles.